On October 29th, you can find out who is really walking the halls at the Cultural Centre. Apparently the reality involves much more than any of us can see. The land along the Thames River has a very rich history- many people have died along the banks as slaves or soldiers. From its beginnings as Mayor Northwood’s palatial home built in 1880, the building that now exists as the Cultural Centre has undergone many renovations. There are still parts, however, that are original to Mayor Northwood’s home. The basement, for example, which sits directly under the administration offices, still has the original coal chute.
The Canadian Haunting and Paranormal Society (CHAPS) recently visited the Cultural Centre for the express purpose of recording EVPs (electronic voice phenomena) and other forms of proof of paranormal existence. The footage from their investigation will be revealed the night of Beyond Belief: The Paranormal in Chatham-Kent.
But that event is almost a month away. The Cultural Centre staff couldn’t stand the suspense. We had to ask Bryce Giroux, an investigator with CHAPS, what he heard at the Cultural Centre. He wouldn’t tell us everything, of course, but he did have this to say:
“When we were in the balcony area [of the Thames Art Gallery], the whole team heard whispering around us, and I was able to pick that up on my digital audio. I can’t make out what’s being said, but it definitely sounds like 2-3 women whispering to one another.”
And there’s more. It involves the basement.
“Beyond Belief: The Paranormal in Chatham-Kent” takes place on Saturday, October 29th and begins at 8pm. CHAPS will present their findings on the Cultural Centre, Milner Heritage House, and the Capitol Theatre. Come dressed in costume! Tickets for the event are $40 (with a $30 tax receipt), and may be purchased at the Cultural Centre box office at 75 William Street North, by phone at 519-354-8338, or online at www.cktickets.com
